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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-11 EDC Packet Chair Ed von Holtumlt 1245 W. Highway 96 Committee Members EN HILLS Arden Hills, MN 55112 Rob Davidson 651.792.7800 Dan Erickson 1..1. www.ci.arden-hills.mmus Jim Huninghake Arden Hills Vacant Vacant Economic Development Vacant Vacant Commission Vacant December 7, 2011 Council Liaison 8:00 am to 9:30 am Brenda Holden city vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well-maintained infrastructure,fiscal soundness, and our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, andplay. Agenda Call to Order 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2. MINUTES A. October 19, 2011 3. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. 2012 EDC Work Plan B. City Website Redesign Project 4. UPDATES A. TCAAP &Stadium Development B. Commission Members C. Council Liaison D. Staff Comments 5. ADJOURNMENT A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. EN HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OCTOBER 19,20118:00 AM CITY HALL -- 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Ed von Holtum called the meeting to order at 8:08 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Ed von Holtum, Commissioners Jim Huninghake and Rob Davidson. Also Present: Council Liaison Brenda Holden, City Administrator Patrick Klaers, and Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher. Absent: Commissioner Dan Erickson. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Davidson moved and Commissioner Huninghake seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was approved unanimously 3 —0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Huninghake moved and Commissioner Davidson seconded a motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was approved unanimously 3 —0. 3. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. State of the City Event Discussion took place regarding the State of the City event. Commissioners were pleased with the event and the turn-out from the business community. Approximately 50 businesses and residents attended. Including Councilmembers, commission and committee members, and staff, the State of the City event had approximately 78 attendees. Councilmember Holden asked commissioners whether a similar event should be held next year. Commissioners responded that the City should hold a State of the City event, but it will be important to choose a topic such as TCAAP development or the B-2 Implementation Plan that is a draw to the business community. Generally Commissioners preferred a narrow focus on EDC Minutes October 19, 2011 Page 2 of 4 specific topics of interest to the business community. Transportation is always a concern of businesses. Commissioners discussed options for promoting the event. Staff and Commissioners may consider going door-to-door to each business next year. Commissioners acknowledged that it is difficult to get beyond the general indifference of businesses to the community in which they are located. B. B-2 District Implementation Plan Community Development Director Hutmacher presented a "virtual tour" of streetscape and corridor projects in Shakopee, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Osseo that was provided to the City Council at the October 17, 2011 work session meeting. At that meeting, the City Council directed staff to negotiate a contract with Bolton & Menk for Phase I of the B-2 Implementation Plan. EDC Commissioners urged that the City do everything possible to promote businesses along the County Road E corridor. Commissioners acknowledged that new streetscape does not necessarily lead to redevelopment, but cautioned that if the City does not invest in the B-2 District, it will continue to deteriorate. Hutmacher noted that the timeline for the B-2 Implementation Plan will be aligned to the reconstruction of the bridge over Highway 51 in 2014 or 2015. C. 2012 EDC Work Plan Community Development Director Hutmacher presented potential items for the 2012 EDC Work Plan and asked for Commissioners' feedback. Commissioners generally supported the work plan proposal but questioned whether Gateway Signs should be included in the work plan. Hutmacher responded that it had been identified as a City Council goal for 2012, and staff would appreciate EDC feedback on issues related to Gateway Signs as that project moves forward. EDC Commissioners discussed opportunities for business outreach. Commissioners are strongly in favor of using the City newsletter to highlight and promote local businesses. A newsletter initiative was previously pursued by the EDC, but was discontinued due to Communications Committee content guidelines. In 2012, EDC Commissioners would like to revisit the issue of using the City newsletter for economic development. Commissioners would like to review and possibly update the business information packet in 2012. Hutmacher added that the website redesign project provides an opportunity to promote businesses and provide economic development information on the City's website. EDC Minutes October 19, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Staff will present a draft 2012 EDC work plan for Commissioners' consideration at the December meeting. Council Liaison Holden noted that the work plan does not need to go to the City Council for approval. D. EDC Meeting Schedule The revised EDC meeting schedule was reviewed. Commissioner Davidson moved, and Commissioner Huninghake seconded a motion to hold, starting in December, EDC meetings on the first Wednesday of the month, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Arden Hills Council Chambers. The motion carried unanimously 3 —0. 4. UPDATES A. TCAAP & Stadium Development Community Development Director Hutmacher summarized the findings of the Metropolitan Council's Stadium Proposal Risk Analysis. She added that the Governor had announced his intention of calling a special legislative session for November 21 through 23 prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. B. City Website Redesign Project Community Development Director Hutmacher asked Commissioners to review websites of Plymouth, Maple Grove, Woodbury, Brooklyn Park, and other municipal websites to get ideas of how cities use their websites for economic development and business promotion. The December EDC meeting will be focused on the website redesign process and developing recommendations for using the website as an economic development tool. C. Commission Members Chair von Holtum said that he has attempted to recruit new commissioners, but has so far been unsuccessful D. Council Liaison Councilmember Holden asked that copies of the business information packets and a list of business owners that attended the State of the City event be provided to EDC Commissioners. Councilmember Holden updated the EDC on Bethel University's master planning process and their acquisition of the former library site on County Road E2. EDC Minutes October 19, 2011 Page 4 of 4 E. Staff Comments The next EDC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. 5. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Davidson moved, and Commissioner Huninghake seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously 3 —0. The meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m. Minutes approved by: Ed von Holtum, Chair Jill Hutmacher Community Development Director i ,-ARZENHILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: December 7, 2011 EDC Agenda Item 3.A TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director i0 SUBJECT: 2012 EDC Work Plan At the October 19, 2011, Economic Development Commission meeting, Commissioners reviewed potential 2012 work plan items. Commissioner feedback has been incorporated into the draft 2012 Work Plan(attached). Recommendation Approve the 2012 Economic Development Commission Work Plan. City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission December 7, 2011 Page 1of1 Attachment Draft EDC 2012 Work Plan December 7, 2011, Economic Development Commission lt EN HILLS Economic Development Commission 2012 Work Plan xad IN I - ., - a .e H, �,. .. .. TCAAP Development • Communicate TCAAP development Yearlong issues with the business community New Member Recruitment • Newsletter article Yearlong • Bulletin notices • Business visits City Website Redesign • Research city websites and options January—March Project promoting economic development on the website • Outline economic development pages April—June Gateway Signs e Review staff reports and February April recommendations to the City Council B-2 Implementation Plan • Review and comment on draft plan February—June • Communicate with B-2 businesses Tax Increment Financing •.Review draft White Paper March—December Policy • Work with FPAC to analyze TIF captured tax capacity benchmark • Work with EDA and City Council to define development goals • Consider role of TIF in implementation of City development goals Business Outreach • Plan and promote State of the City event June September • Use City newsletter to highlight local February—December businesses • Update and distribute business July— September information packet • Consider other business outreach activities City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96•Arden Hills Minnesota 55112 - Phone 651.634.5120•Fax 651.634.5137 www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us f lt EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: December 7, 2011 EDC Agenda Item 4.11 TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director J T/ SUBJECT: City Website Redesign Project The City has initiated a website redesign project. Staff is currently conducting preliminary interviews with potential vendors. In December, the website ad hoc committee will consider options for vendors and project management. The City anticipates that a vendor will be selected in early 2012, and the website design process will take approximately six months. The website redesign project will ultimately involve every City department, committee, and commission. The EDC will be asked to outline economic development pages and recommend what information or links should be provided on the website to support and promote the City's business community. At the December 7, 2011, EDC meeting, Commissioners and staff will review the following municipal websites and make preliminary recommendations for the website redesign project. Brooklyn Park—www.brooklyLipark.org Coon Rapids—www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us Woodbury—www.ci.woodbury.mn.us Lakeville—www.ci.lakeville.mn.us Oakdale—www.ci.oakdale.mn.us City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission December 7, 2011 Page 1 of 1 i It EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: December 7, 2011 EDC Agenda Item 4.A TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Directory SUBJECT: TCAAP and Stadium Development Update In early November, Governor Dayton announced that no new sales tax would be considered for a new stadium without a voter referendum. Legislative leaders indicated that they are disinclined to address the stadium issue in a special session. Since that time, City staff has met individually with legislators including House Speaker Kurt Zellers, Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch, Senator Barb Goodwin, Representative Kate Knuth, and Representative Morrie Lanning. Mayor Grant, Councilmember Holden, and staff have also met with Governor Dayton. Representative Knuth scheduled a Ramsey County delegation meeting which was attended by Representatives Sheldon Johnson(St. Paul), Mindy Greiling (Roseville), Carol McFarlane (White Bear Lake), Michael Nelson(Brooklyn Park), Tim Mahoney (St. Paul), Erin Murphy(St. Paul), and Nora Slawik(Maplewood), and Senators John Harrington(St. Paul), Mary Jo McGuire (St. Paul), and Barbara Goodwin(Arden Hills). Staff from the offices of Senators Richard Cohen and Sandra Pappas (both of St. Paul)also attended. Ramsey County staff participated in the delegation briefing and provided detailed information on the sale and remediation process and proposed transportation improvements. Generally, in meetings with legislators, staff and Councilmembers explain the history of the TCAAP site and previous attempts to remediate and redevelop the site,the advantages of the stadium proposal, and why a stadium is uniquely suitable for the TCAAP site. On November 28,the City Council unanimously approved a resolution in support of the Arden Hills stadium proposal(attached). On November 29, the Senate Tax and the Local Government and Elections Committees held a joint hearing on potential sites for a new stadium. Presentations were given by the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission,the Minnesota Vikings, Ramsey County, and the City of Minneapolis. Mayor Grant and Councilmember Holden had an opportunity to make a brief statement in support of the Arden Hills site. At the hearing Senator Julianne Ortman, Tax Committee Chair, asked Ramsey County how it would City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission December 7, 2011 Page 1 of 2 fund the $350 million local share of the project,which was surprising since the Governor had indicated that since the local sales tax was eliminated, the State would pick up a greater share of the project cost. Senator Ortman also directed the Minnesota Vikings to meet with the City of Minneapolis to help the City narrow its list of three potential sites. That meeting is expected to occur prior to the December 6, 2011, legislative hearing. A joint hearing of the Senate Tax and the State Government Innovation and Veterans Committees will be held at 12:30 p.m. on December 6, 2011. The hearing will focus on potential funding sources. The agenda includes presentations on arts and cultural funds, Minneapolis convention center revenue, charitable gaming and electronic pulltabs, racino, sports memorabilia sales tax,NFL income tax surcharge,ticket surcharge on professional sports, and a Block E casino (Mayor Rybak has indicated since the agenda was released that Minneapolis is no longer considering supporting a stadium with revenue from a Block E casino). Staff will attend the hearing. The City does not expect to testify on December 6. City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission December 7, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Attachment City of Arden Hills Resolution 2011 -057 December 7, 2011, Economic Development Commission ­ARZEN, ULS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2011-057 A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE RAMSEY COUNTY AND MINNESOTA VIKINGS PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-PURPOSE STADIUM AND 170 ACRES OF PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT ON THE TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT SITE WHEREAS,the U.S. Army declared the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant(TCAAP) site excess to its needs in 2001, and the General Services Administration completed the federal screening and declared the property surplus to the government's needs in 2002; and WHEREAS, since 2002, the City has considered only one valid private development proposal which placed significant financial burdens on the City for tax increment financing assistance, water and sewer infrastructure, and public safety costs; and WHEREAS,the private development proposal was ultimately withdrawn due to general economic infeasibility; and WHEREAS, in 2009, the Arden Hills City Council approved a resolution in favor of designating the entire TCAAP site for parks and open space use which was not supported by Ramsey County because it was economically unfeasible and the County favored private development that would increase the County's employment base; and WHEREAS, on February 15, 2011, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2011-075 declaring its interest in pursuing the potential acquisition and remediation of land and making public infrastructure improvements to allow for a stadium project on the TCAAP site; and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2011,the City Council of the City of Arden Hills adopted Resolution 2011-010, which stated its interest in the potential development of a multi-purpose stadium in Arden Hills; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 2011, Ramsey County and the Minnesota Vikings announced their Principles of Agreement for the Development of a New Multi-Purpose Stadium on the TCAAP site in Arden Hills, and WHEREAS,the public has been invited to offer comments on the stadium proposal through a listening session hosted by Representative Kate Knuth on July 13, 2011; the City of Arden Hills August 4, 2011, stadium open house; Ramsey County Charter Commission public hearings on September 28 and October 11, 2011; and public comment periods at City Council meetings; and the public will have opportunities to offer comments at future legislative hearings; and WHEREAS, the stadium proposal provides an opportunity for the TCAAP site to be remediated, returned to productive use, and opened to public access; and WHEREAS, the stadium proposal would create a significant number of jobs during construction and at the completed stadium, and would return 170 acres of the TCAAP site to the property tax rolls to be privately developed; and WHEREAS,the proposed stadium-related transportation improvements will help mitigate current traffic congestion on I-35W and 1-694, and the Metropolitan Council's October 12, 2011, Stadium Proposal Risk Analysis concluded that the proposed transportation improvements effectively mitigate traffic concerns related to the stadium proposal; and WHEREAS, Governor Dayton announced on November 1, 2011, that a local sales tax would not be considered as a stadium funding source without a referendum; and WHEREAS, on November 15, 2011, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved an offer to purchase 430 acres of the TCAAP site for$28.5 million. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Arden Hills, Minnesota supports the development of a multi-purpose stadium and 170 acres of private development on the TCAAP site. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council considers this proposal to be the best opportunity in the foreseeable future to remediate the TCAAP site and put it into productive use. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council's support of the project is based on the following three expectations: 1. The City of Arden Hills will have a seat on any stadium authority or governing board that is created to own, manage, and/or operate the stadium facility, and 2. Any stadium proposal will include provisions requiring the costs of public safety on game and non-game days be paid by the Minnesota Vikings or the stadium authority, either directly or through payments in lieu of taxes. 3. No City of Arden Hills money will be used to construct the stadium. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 28th DAY OF NOVEMBER,2011. David Grant, Mayor ATTEST: Patrick HIaers, City Administrator